LTFT Training and Parenting
LTFT training uptake is increasing and LTFT trainees now make up almost a half of BSA trainees. There is a wide spread of trainees taking up LTFT training for various reasons.
In this section you will find Key Resources for LTFT trainees, including the application/change form, and the recently updated ‘Parenting Pack’ full of a wealth of information about pregnancy and parenting as an anaesthetist.
Do not hesitate to get in touch with Kerrie or Helen if you have any queries about any issues. The LTFT trainee rep can raise any issues at 3 monthly school/deanery meetings, and 6 monthly LTFT meetings. There is also a WhatsApp group you can join – email Kerrie with your mobile number to be added.
Key Contacts & Deanery Link
Associate Postgraduate Dean for LTFTT
Helen Goodyear: h.goodyear@nhs.net
BSA Trainee LTFT rep
Kerrie Aldridge: kerrieanne.aldridge@nhs.net
HEE Midlands LTFT Training Website
Contains WM Deanery LTFT Training Guide, and see downloads section which includes list of LTFT Champions and key updates
www.westmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk/support/trainees/less-than-full-time-training
LTFT Locum Work Update Oct 2023
There have been a few recent queries about taking up locum shifts as a LTFT trainee, please find below a response from Helen Goodyear (Associate Postgraduate Dean for LTFT Training).
LTFT Application
We have now moved from PDF forms, to using a Microsoft Form found at the below link. All instructions on how to complete it are included in the Form.
MS Form: https://forms.office.com/e/wk9mkXbxtM
Please ensure you complete the LTFT application form both when you are applying to start working LTFT, and if you are changing your LTFT percentage or returning to full time training.
It is expected that you would have already discussed this application with your Educational Supervisor (ES) or Training Programme Director (TPD) before submitting this form.
Please see the WM Deanery website for more details.
Key Resources for LTFT Trainees
Information for LTFT trainees
Please see below for a recent presentation given to new LTFT trainees by Julia Blackburn – feel free to use the slides for information and contact Julia if there are any questions.
This leaflet was created for ES/TPDs, but please feel free to have a look at the resources as they may also help you to clarify training needs.
LTFT Calculator
Use this tool to input of your % LTFT and dates for each trust/grade. It will then automatically calculate your full time equivalent and give a nice summary of your training. This can be used for any trainee and can also incorporate research, OOPE/OOPT etc.
Useful, not only for your own records and planning ahead but also useful to upload to LLP for ARCPs to give a clear summary of your training (not compulsory for ARCP).
Created by Murray Du Plessis and Anna Jordan.
Downloads
A guide for training programme directors in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine
LTFT_AZ_2021.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.4 MB]
All you need to know about pregnancy, maternity leave and returning to work in the West Midlands Anaesthetic Deanery
Parenting pack (3).pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.4 MB]
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